Dirk Antonissen is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience spanning psychology, international consulting, and business leadership. Currently serving as EMEA Lead for Research and Insights at TELUS Health, he has a proven track record in growing organisations and fostering workplace wellbeing across Europe.

Meqele Bleasdille is a wellbeing professional with over 12 years of

experience spanning both client facing and in-house roles. Currently

serving as a Strategy & Engagement Consultant for TELUS Health,

she has a proven track record of supporting multi-national

organisations to elevate their wellbeing strategies and boost

employee participation and engagement in their wellbeing benefits.

As Business Partner for EMEA, Eugenio plays a pivotal role as a trusted advisor, consultant, change agent, and coach. He collaborates closely with leaders, develop and implement strategies addressing business needs while spearheading the execution of the strategic and people plan. Previous to joining TELUS Health, Eugenio worked in the Hospitality Industry from 30+ years, having held such roles as Chief Executive, Chief Operations and Chief People Officer globally. Together, these experiences has given him a unique perspective on the employee and customer experience as it relates to mental health and well-being.

As Vice-president at TELUS, Chris Jensen leads the global product strategy for Employer Solutions at TELUS Health and oversee AI, automation and capital programs across TELUS Business Solutions, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods and TELUS Health. In both mandates, Chris is focused on improving the digital experience for our customers, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful business outcomes through AI and strategic investment.

With more than two decades of experience in operations, systems and product development, Chris is a collaborative and technically grounded leader known for building high-performing teams and delivering impact across complex portfolios. He is a dedicated coach and mentor, both at work and in his community where he's spent many years coaching youth sports. 

Andrea is the CEO & Founder of Vira Health - a healthcare company focused on healthy aging for women. Their core focus is menopause, ensuring women get the care and support they deserve. Her 2021 TED Talk on the link between menopause and gender inequity in the workplace has nearly 2 million views. Prior to launching Vira, she spent 10 years with McKinsey & Company serving large multinational companies and national governments on a variety of complex issues, including global public health. She also led the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation team in the Middle East where she oversaw a philanthropic grant portfolio of >$2b. She has a deep passion for supporting women to live happy, healthy and more productive lives.

Dr. Matthew Chow is an executive and specialist physician known for his purpose-driven leadership across private enterprise, public administration, and organized labour. He brings a unique, systems-level perspective shaped by two decades of experience in healthcare innovation and governance. Dr. Chow currently serves as Chief Mental Health Officer at TELUS Health. From 2016 to 2020, Dr. Chow oversaw multibillion-dollar health budgets in Western Canada. He was later elected president of the region's representative medical body, leading over 14,000 physicians through the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and a drug overdose crisis. He was a telepsychiatry pioneer and an early adopter of cloud-based medical technologies.

Dr. Kennette Thigpen, affectionately known as Dr. K, is an International Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She is currently serving as Workplace Options' Chief Clinical Officer. Passionate about helping individuals thrive, Dr. K leads clinical initiatives aimed at optimizing operational efficiencies and elevating the quality of services provided. Recognised as one of the Top 100 Health Care Visionaries by the International Forum on Advancement in Healthcare, Dr. K stands among luminaires, revered for her innovative contributions. Dr. K’s passion for wellbeing and helping people extends well beyond her professional life. She serves on the board for the Wesley Shelter and Sallie B Howard School of Arts and Sciences.

Yulia O’Mahony is Director, Health & Wellbeing at Philip Morris International, where she leads the wellbeing strategy for more than 50,000 employees across 92 markets. Since joining in 2021, she has overseen a +15-point rise in PMI’s wellbeing scores, to levels which remain well above external benchmarks. Previously, Yulia was the Head of Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion at the John Lewis Partnership, where she launched inclusive wellbeing programs and shaped cultural transformation initiatives, working with tech startups and leading charities, such as Wellcome Trust and Samaritans. She is recognized internationally for her expertise, speaking regularly at leading conferences and contributing to global projects like the WBCSD’s Healthy People, Healthy Business report.  Yulia holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Postgraduate Certificate with distinction in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College London, and an MA in Computer Science. She is currently training as an ICF-accredited systemic coach.